For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,933 students in Teller County, CO (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Teller County, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Teller County, CO are Woodland Park High School, Summit Elementary School and Woodland Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Teller County, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Teller County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Teller County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Park High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Panther Way
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2067
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2067
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
490 Meadow Park Dr
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Divide, CO 80814
(719) 686-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Park Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Kelleys Road
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Woodland Park, CO 80866
(719) 686-2300
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Cresson Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 North C Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-9230
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
410 N. B Street
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
(719) 689-2661
Gr: 6-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Merit Academy
Charter School
600 E Kelley's Lane
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Woodland Park, CO 80863
(720) 480-0939
Gr: PK-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Teller County, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Teller County, CO include Woodland Park High School, Summit Elementary School and Woodland Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tellerunty?
7 public schools are located in Tellerunty.
What percentage of students in Tellerunty go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Tellerunty are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tellerunty?
Tellerunty public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tellerunty are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tellerunty include: Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School vs. Woodland Park High School, Woodland Park High School vs. Cripple Creek-victor Junior-senior High School, Columbine Elementary School vs. Summit Elementary School
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